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R699 VEW

1997 Chrysler Neon

White Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,181 mi
Last recorded55,181 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Chrysler Neon73,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR699 VEW
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2008 55,181 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 55,181 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 93,030 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 93,030 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f drive shaft inner cv boot split †engine oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2007 92,982 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

offside inner driveshaft boot split

Pass 25 Sep 2006 88,938 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Chrysler Neon?

Based on 125,009 MOT tests across 15,659 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,166
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
15,659
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 7,414
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,437
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,612
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,708
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,272
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R699 VEW is a 1997 Chrysler Neon in White with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Chrysler Neon models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 73,964 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Chrysler Neon fails its MOT is suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, accounting for 7,414 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R699 VEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler Neon typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Chrysler Neon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R699 VEW registered?

R699 VEW is a 1997 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R699 VEW safe to buy?

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